SNAP Criticizes Springfield Diocese

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The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest (SNAP) is searching for answers from the Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki. SNAP director David Clohessy said there were two predator priests in the Springfield area decades ago, both are now deceased, and it’s his obligation to reach out to possible now-adult victims.

Neither of these priests had ever been charged with a crime, but Clohessy said Paprocki should post all predator priests.

“We’re asking him to post the names of Father Martinez and Father Fitzgerald and any other proven admitted or credibly accused child molesting cleric who spent any time in the Springfield diocese.

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